Hey future transport trailblazers! Are you dreaming of a career that keeps South Africa moving, from the roads to the skies and seas? Well, guess what – the Transport Education Training Authority (TETA) Bursary is here to help make those dreams a reality for 2026!
TETA is all about boosting skills in South Africa’s vibrant transport sector. They understand that quality education can be a bit pricey, so they step in with bursaries to support talented students like you. This bursary is designed to fund your studies in various transport-related fields, ensuring you get the education you need to become a valuable part of the industry.
Who Can Apply?
Wondering if you qualify? Here’s the lowdown:
- Learners currently in Grade 12 or who have completed matric, intending to study one of the selected qualifications for the 2026 academic year.
- Currently registered students at universities and colleges who require funding for the 2026 academic year.
- Aviation students with valid SPL, PPL, or CPL.
- Commercial divers with a matric (Senior Certificate).
- Applicants must be studying or intending to study at a University (Public and Accredited Private Institutions), University of Technology, and either Public and Private Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Colleges. This includes Accredited Aviation and Diving Schools in South Africa.
What Does It Cover?
TETA’s bursary is quite broad, covering a fantastic range of qualifications essential for the transport sector. If your dream career involves any of these, you might be in luck:
- **Engineering:** Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Marine Engineering, Mechatronics (N4-N6, ND, B-Tech, Advanced Diploma, or B Degree).
- **Management & Business:** Financial Management, Business Management or Administration, Logistics Management, Road Transport Management, Supply Chain Management (including Warehouse, Storage and Distribution), Transportation Management, Operations Management (N4-N6, ND, B-Tech, Advanced Diploma, B Degree, or Honours Degree).
- **Specialised Transport Fields:** Transport Economics (ND, B-Tech, Advanced Diploma, or B Degree), Maritime or Nautical Studies (ND, B-Tech, Advanced Diploma, or B Degree), Commercial Divers (Class II, III, and IV), Pilot Licenses (Private Pilot License, Commercial Pilot License, Instructor’s Rating, Instrument Rating, CPL with ATPL Subjects (Frozen ATPL), ATPL (Hour Building)).
- **Technology & Data:** Information and Communication Technology (ICT), Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Data Analytics, Business Intelligence, Cloud Computing / Networking (ND, B-Tech, Advanced Diploma, B Degree, Post Graduate Diploma, or Master of Science).
- **Environmental & Safety:** Health and Safety Management, Environmental Health, Environmental Management, Environmental Science or Environmental Studies, Sustainable Development (ND, B-Tech, Advanced Diploma, B Degree, BSc, or Postgrad Diploma).
- **Law & Finance:** Risk Management, Maritime Law, Law, Accounting (ND, B-Tech, Advanced Diploma, B Degree, BCom).
- **Research:** Master of Science (Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Robotics, or any other research topics relevant to the transport sector), Doctoral Degree (PhD) – (Research topics relevant to the transport sector).
- **Other:** National Certificate in Freight Forwarding and Customs Compliance.
How to Apply?
Ready to take the leap? Applying for the TETA Bursary is straightforward:
- Click on the official application link provided below.
- Make sure you read through all the requirements carefully on the application document.
- Gather all necessary supporting documents as requested.
- Submit your application before the closing date.
Click here to access the TETA Bursary Application Form (PDF)
This is your chance to kickstart an amazing career in South Africa’s transport sector! If the TETA Bursary sounds like your golden ticket, don’t delay – get your application in before the closing date. Good luck, and remember to explore more awesome bursary opportunities right here on Bursaries Room!
